Mountain Bike Maintenance: The Illustrated Manual
by Mel Allwood
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Author: Mel AllwoodEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2004-09-04
ISBN: 155297734X
Number of pages: 256
Publisher: Firefly Books
Book Reviews of Mountain Bike Maintenance: The Illustrated Manual
Book Review: Good but not great
Summary: 3 Stars
The book seems well organized upon first glance. However, as I read through a procedure, the text seems to cover 75% of the task and then trail off. I don't feel there is a resolution to the topic before the next one starts. I like the "why/how it works" discourse at the beginning of each section to explain how a system is intended to operate, but beyond that the procedural portions are not as satisfying as "Zinn and the Art of Mountain Bike Maintenance". Zinn just seems to cover each topic as completely as possible (covering different brands quirks) rather than a general procedure that leaves a little of interpretation by the user for their particular case. This author at least encourages working around breaking the chain to save from constantly replacing links whenever you work on the drivetrain. I recommend the Zinn reference over this one for a beginning home mechanic.
Summary of Mountain Bike Maintenance: The Illustrated Manual
Complete step-by-step guide, from simple repairs to major overhauls.Mountain bikes endure a great deal of punishment.
Mountain Bike Maintenance explains how to keep a bike trouble-free on- or off-road.
From fixing flat tires to replacing worn brakes, from headset to chainset, this book is crucial for every level of mountain-biker from beginners to veterans.
Mountain Bike Maintenance shows how to: - Make maintenance a pleasure -- not a chore - Customize your bike for special conditions or a personal riding style - Increase a bike's speed - Do roadside repairs - Extend a bike's life.
This book is filled with practical advice, new technologies, tricks, tips and shortcuts -- an essential reference for mountain bike owners.
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